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Adult Spinal Deformities (ASDs) – Part II - Healthy & Abnormal Curvature & Scoliosis
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS In Part I, I provided a brief anatomical lesson regarding the spine and discussed the reasons a person may get an adult spinal
OSC Welcomes Anastasiia Israel, MSN, RN, ACNP-AG to our IPM team!
Please join the Orthopaedic & Spine Center Physicians and Staff as we welcome Anastasiia Israel, MSN, RN, ACNP-AG to our Interventional Pain Management Team! Anastasiia is now working alongside Drs.
Adult Spinal Deformities (ASDs) – Part I - Spinal Anatomy & Causes
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS Adult spinal deformities (ASDs) can present complex challenges to spine specialists due to their multifactorial causes, clinical presentations, and impact on a person’s
Post-Herpetic Neuropathy – Part III
Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD In part III of this series, we’ll discuss the latest conservative treatments for Post Herpetic Neuropathy. Have you ever heard the adage “an ounce of
Hip Dislocation – Part II
John D. Burrow, DO In my last article, I discussed hip anatomy and the reasons for hip dislocation and which persons were more at risk for this issue. In Part
Post-Herpetic Neuropathy – Part II
Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD In Part I of this three-part series of articles, we defined what post herpetic neuropathy was, how it was caused and how if differs from
Hip Dislocation – Part I
John D. Burrow, DO In my busy practice as an orthopaedic surgeon, I regularly treat patients who have injuries or conditions related to the health of their hip which may
Post-Herpetic Neuropathy – Part I
Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD In my practice as a busy Interventional Pain Management Specialist, I treat patients who suffer from a wide variety of painful issues, whether it be
Preventing Pickleball Injuries
Robert J. Snyder, MD It’s not often that I get to write about a sport that is as popular as pickleball. What’s phenomenal about PBall is that you will find
Common Pickleball Injuries
Robert J. Snyder, MD Pickleball has gained significant popularity worldwide, combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, using a paddle and a perforated plastic ball. While it attracts players
Improving the Healing of Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS As patients prepare for low back surgery that involves fusing the spinal bones together, I’m often asked what can be done to make
Psychogenic Pain
Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD “Psychogenic pain” is pain that doesn’t have a directly attributable physical cause, like a broken bone or a cut on a finger. There is
Dissociative Symptoms in PTSD
Andrew L. Martin, PsyD Have you ever been driving down the highway and suddenly thought, “I don’t remember the last few miles! How did I stay on the road!?” More
Crepitus – When You Hear & Feel Your Knees Go Snap, Crackle, Grind & Pop
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD If you know, you know! Most anyone who suffers from osteoarthritis of the knees knows what our title is referring to – that icky, Rice
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction FAQ – Part III
Mark W. McFarland, DO This is part three of a three-part FAQ providing detailed information on sacroiliac joint dysfunction which answers frequently asked questions about this condition,
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction FAQ - Part II
Mark W. McFarland, DO This is part two of a three-part FAQ providing detailed information on sacroiliac joint dysfunction which answers frequently asked questions about this condition, its causes, symptoms,
How Soon After Cervical Spine Surgery Can I Drive & Work?
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS Patients who are preparing for cervical spine surgery have many important aspects of their life to consider, especially about their recovery period. My
Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction FAQ
Mark W. McFarland, DO This three-part FAQ will provide detailed information on sacroiliac joint dysfunction and answer frequently asked questions about this condition, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and available treatments.
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For a Fantastic 2024 - Do These Four Things for Your Bones & Joints
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS It’s the beginning of another new year and like most of us, I tend to think of what I can do personally and